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    X-47B UCAS aboard USS George H.W. Bush [Image 6 of 14]

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    A tailless, flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sunset or sunrise. Ground crew personnel are visible working around the aircraft, which appears to be connected to a tow vehicle. The silhouetted superstructure of the carrier's island is visible on the right side of the frame.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    05.14.2013

    Photo by Timothy Walter 

    U.S. Navy           

    An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator is towed on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is scheduled to be the first aircraft carrier to catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Walter/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.14.2013
    Date Posted: 05.15.2013 04:00
    Photo ID: 931901
    VIRIN: 130514-N-FU443-115
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 2.46 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 69
    Downloads: 59

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    A flying wing unmanned aerial vehicle, consistent with the Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS demonstrator, is positioned on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck at dusk or dawn. Ground crew members in yellow safety vests are conducting pre-launch or post-landing operations around the aircraft. Red warning lights illuminate the deck beneath the aircraft, suggesting active ground support equipment is connected.
    A flying wing-style unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with the Northrop Grumman X-47B, is being moved through the hangar bay of a naval aircraft carrier. Personnel in yellow safety vests, including one marked 'BAY 2 DIRECTOR,' are overseeing the operation. A tow vehicle operator is positioned at the nose of the aircraft guiding its movement through the enclosed hangar deck.
    An aerial view of a Northrop Grumman X-47B unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) with tail number 502 on the deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. The flying wing stealth drone is surrounded by four deck crew members wearing yellow safety vests, appearing to guide or position the aircraft. The ocean is visible beyond the carrier's deck edge, indicating the vessel is underway at sea.
    The image shows the flight deck of a large US Navy aircraft carrier at dusk or dawn, with a flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (consistent with the X-47B UCAS) parked on the port side of the deck. The carrier's island superstructure dominates the center-right of the frame, featuring multiple radar arrays, antennas, and communication equipment. Ground support vehicles and personnel are visible on the deck near the island.
    A military jet aircraft is silhouetted against a sunset on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. Several deck crew members in yellow jerseys are visible working around the aircraft. The strong backlit conditions create dramatic silhouettes against the warm orange and blue sky.
    A tailless, flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sunset or sunrise. Ground crew personnel are visible working around the aircraft, which appears to be connected to a tow vehicle. The silhouetted superstructure of the carrier's island is visible on the right side of the frame.
    A silhouetted flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, consistent with the Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS demonstrator, is shown on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck during twilight conditions. Ground crew personnel are visible working around the aircraft alongside support equipment. The image is a backlit silhouette shot taken at dusk or dawn, limiting fine detail but clearly showing the distinctive tailless delta-wing planform.
    A ground crew technician stands atop a large stealth aircraft, likely an X-47B or B-2 Spirit-type flying wing design, conducting a pre-flight or post-flight inspection. The image is taken from a low angle against a clear blue sky, emphasizing the aircraft's smooth, angular stealth geometry. A second person is partially visible near the trailing edge of the aircraft.
    A person wearing flight deck safety gear, including a white helmet, communication headset, protective goggles, and an orange life vest, stands on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. They are holding a white electronic device and giving a thumbs-up gesture. The background shows the open ocean, flight deck personnel in green jerseys, and deck equipment.
    A tailless stealth unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), identifiable as a Northrop Grumman X-47B, is positioned on the flight deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. Deck crew in color-coded jerseys are directing operations around the aircraft, with a conventional manned fighter jet visible to the right. The carrier's island superstructure is visible on the left, bearing a yellow 'E' designation marking.
    A U.S. Navy X-47B unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) with tail number 502 is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. The flying wing stealth drone bears 'NAVY' markings and a roundel insignia on its fuselage. Several deck crew personnel are visible in the background near the aircraft.
    A tailless flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle is landing or taking off on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck, generating smoke or steam at the landing gear contact point. Several flight deck personnel in colored safety vests and helmets observe from the right side near a support vehicle. The scene suggests a military UAV test or operational event in clear daylight conditions.
    Two individuals in full flight deck gear, including helmets, ear protection, yellow-tinted goggles, and survival vests, stand on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck engaged in conversation. One person in a navy blue flight suit holds electronic equipment with cables and controls, while the other wears an olive green flight suit. Multiple other personnel in color-coded deck crew jerseys are visible in the background.
    A tailless flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, consistent with the X-47B UCAS demonstrator, flies over a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. Multiple flight deck personnel wearing helmets, hearing protection, and vests marked 'ATO' (Air Test and Operations) observe the aircraft overhead. The scene appears to document a historic carrier-based UAV flight test or demonstration.

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